Accomplished Phlebotomist experienced in all forms of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Delivered accurate specimen collection to facilitate quick testing and diagnostic turnaround while training clinical staff on proper techniques. Certified by AABB, with extensive experience in processing plasma donations and maintaining high standards of hygiene to ensure patient satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Baptist Health System
Homestead, FL
05.2016 - 01.2026
Prepared blood-collecting equipment for blood draws, ensuring safe storage and transport of samples.
Screened prospective patients through interviews and medical history collection, facilitating accurate blood draws in hospital setting.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart and station to ensure readiness and efficiency during blood collection procedures.
Enter orders for blood draws from outside patients.
Blood Bank Manager
Continental Service Group Inc.
Miami, Florida
12.1995 - 12.2011
Oversee daily operations of Blood Center, Process and do Phlebotomy on Donors. Teach Donor Screens to do vitals. Ask all FDA-required questions to make sure each donor is eligible and safely processed.
Assist donors to a specific selection of our complex lists of products.
Selecting Plasma donor who are eligible to donate certain plasma products. AB-AB- B- RPR, HCV RNA any other types.
Assisting donors to a specific selection of our complex lists of products.
We also used sickle Cell trait if HH was high enough.
Follow our SOP'S guidelines and also Quality Assurance policy.
Process Plasma donors also train Phlebotomist to do plasma setup and take down machines.
Assisted with running reports and completing task to prevent departmental backlog.